You’d think drawing pumpkins is easy. Not so! After watching my students scribble oddly shaped circles onto paper, only to have them not like it, crumple it up and throw... Learn More

These beautiful, glowing pumpkins have a lot going on! This multi-step pumpkin art project includes drawing from observations and sequence, primary color mixing, adding highlights, cutting and pasting skills and... Learn More

If you’re looking for an easy approach to teaching kids art, there’s no better system than using the elements and principles of art. What is texture and why is it... Learn More

From September 15th to October 15th, we celebrate and honor National Hispanic Heritage Month. If you’ve ever wondered why it begins in the middle of the month, it’s because September... Learn More

Having such a strong, consistent leader be present for my entire life has been a comfort. Queen Elizabeth II was such an unshakable pillar in an unsteady world. This Canadian... Learn More

I had three Kinder classes one year with one of the classes being considered a Transitional Kinder combo. What does this mean? In California, Transitional Kinders are children who are... Learn More

I truly believe that you don’t need expensive art materials to create a really rich art program. But every now and again it’s nice to experiment with new supplies and... Learn More

As you settle into the routine of the new school year, you might wonder what subject matter is the best to start out with? We like kicking off a new... Learn More

Line is one of the first elements of art that sets the foundation for art making in elementary school. Teaching children about line empowers them to see how simple lines... Learn More